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Skin Wreckers: Cheap Sunglasses

Are you starting to get brown spots on your upper cheekbones? Those dark splotches might be caused by your sunglasses. Years ago when I was in college, I worked for an Ophthalmologist. Speaking to ...

Q: Which makeup products are best to use on mature skin?

Many of us struggle with change, especially when it comes to our ‘look’. So often I hear, "I've worn my eyeliner like this since high school" or "I don't think I've ever worn another lipstick".  Wh...

Vitamins Essential to Healthy Skin

There are new studies coming out with strong correlations between diet and the quality of your skin.  Although the results are still inconclusive on what each type of food can specifically do for ...

Post-Winter Skincare

It's finally here, Springtime! Everything is renewed, fresh and bright. Everything but your skin that is. How do we freshen up our skin for that beautiful springtime glow? The key is a deep pore cl...

Skin Wreckers: Scrubbing

Ah, the holy grail of teenage skincare routines... the scrub, you know the one, it smells like apricots. Most of you know that one of my favorite things to do is to take away your scrub and I do it...

Combat Winter Dryness: How a Pro Saves her Skin

Last week I noticed the skin at the center of my forehead and nose had turned rough and flaky – winter had caught up with my face and decided to make its mark. My skin isn’t usually visibly dry, al...

The best way to start a vitamin A (retinol) regime

Client Question: How do I start a vitamin A (retinol) regime? Vitamin A is one of the most essential molecules you can use on your skin. It is essentially the master communicator in your skin's met...

Client Question: What are enzymes?

What are enzymes?/ˈenzīm/nouna substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction. (Google). Why would I want to use an enzyme? As we age...

Skin and the Gut

Could good gut health could equal healthy skin? Approximately 80% of the bodies immune system lies in the gut. A healthy gut is responsible for breaking down foods and nutrients to be used as fuel,...

How to remove stage makeup

Ok so you painted your kid green and they looked super cute, but now he's green.   What to do? Many of you know I am a Special Effects Makeup Artist as well, and here are some insider tips: Hallow...